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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.76, 1,314.98 and 291.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.76, 1,314.98 and 291.77 is: 437.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.76 : 1,314.98 = 291.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.76/1,314.98 = 291.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.76x = 1,314.98 × 291.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.76x = 383,671.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,671.71/876.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.60

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